Employment Law Solicitor (Advice Line)

About the role

Markel Law is recruiting an Employment Law Solicitor for its Corporate Services Employment Advice Team in Croydon, working on a hybrid basis with one day per week in the office. The role advises a portfolio of corporate clients on complex employment law matters, with no billable hour targets and a focus on work-life balance. It suits newly qualified solicitors with solid employment law experience as well as experienced employment solicitors.

Key responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice by telephone and email on disciplinary and grievance issues, gross misconduct, whistleblowing, redundancy, TUPE, trade union and industrial relations matters, the Employment Rights Act, gender pay gap reporting, employment contracts and workplace policies, and general compliance.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders such as HR professionals, Directors and Managing Directors.
• Review employment documentation and case paperwork and draft clear, practical and legally accurate written advice.
• Manage workload in line with agreed service levels and keep up to date with employment law developments.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a UK jurisdiction.
• Employment law experience gained in private practice, in-house, advisory or during a training contract seat.
• Desirable: previous employment advice line experience, experience supporting HR professionals and senior stakeholders, experience advising larger corporate organisations, and public sector employment law experience.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and commercially.
• Confidence advising clients by telephone and email.
• Drafting and document review skills.

What we offer

• Hybrid working with only one day per week in the Croydon office.
• No billable hour targets; competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
• Exposure to a broad range of employment law issues and a supportive, collaborative team.
• Structured onboarding and development, genuine work-life balance and an excellent benefits package.